Law firm denies celebs are ‘paying to avoid scandal’

A TOP law firm that represents celebrity figures seeking injunctions defended the practice yesterday, denying it was a just a way for the rich and famous to avoid scandal.

Carter Ruck, which has been behind many of the attempts to gag the press, said its clients were playing a risky game in applying for the court orders.

And the majority of those appealing for media blackouts on the subject of their indiscretions are “probably people you and I have never heard of”, managing partner Cameron Doley said.